The UNW’s Local President’s Advisory Committee met in Yellowknife this weekend and unanimously, enthusiastically send their total support to the striking brothers and sisters in Hay River. Local executive members attended the event from across the NWT.

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Construction is underway on the new home of the Union of Northern Workers. Located at 53rd Street, the new building overlooks Frame Lake, City Hall and the Legislative Assembly. The 4-storey, 35,000 square foot building will open in early 2016.

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Unionized workers at the Town of Hay River began a strike with full withdrawal of services Monday February 9 at 8 AM.

Public Service Alliance of Canada North members of Union of Northern Workers (UNW) Local 6 set up a picket line at their strike headquarters outside the town’s Recreation Centre.

Negotiators from the Public Service Alliance of Canada have been in contract talks since August 2014. Workers voted overwhelmingly in favour of strike action on January 12. Conciliation broke down during the first day January 13, without an agreement.